PULL · 6 FEB 2000

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The Mysterious Rings of Supernova 1987A

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COSMIC MESSAGE

The brightest supernova in recent history, SN 1987A, erupted in 1987 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. What remains is a central object surrounded by curious rings. This Hubble Space Telescope image from 1994 confirmed the rings' existence. Their origin remains a mystery.

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MYTHIC
The Mysterious Rings of Supernova 1987A
2000-02-06 · ♒
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The Mysterious Rings of Supernova 1987A
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2000 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2000.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 FEB 2000
DAY
Sunday
MOON
New moon, 2% lit
POSITION
Day 37 of 366